Propane services for fmes

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is seeking propane delivery services for First Mesa Elementary School (FMES) in Polacca, Arizona through solicitation 140A2325Q0054. The contract requires propane delivery to two 9,200-gallon tanks, with an estimated annual usage of 8,000-20,000 gallons and anticipated deliveries approximately twice per year. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM, with 48 hours advance notice required for normal deliveries and 24 hours for emergencies. The agency will evaluate quotes on a best value basis, considering technical capability including company qualifications, key personnel credentials, and potentially past performance, in addition to pricing. Vendors must submit separate technical and price volumes, with the technical narrative limited to 5 pages, and quotes are due by February 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors, with a base performance period from February 10, 2025 to February 9, 2026 and four potential one-year option periods extending through February 9, 2030. The contract falls under NAICS category 324110 for Petroleum Refineries and PSC category 9130 for Liquid Propellants and Fuels. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement is for propane services at a school with two 9,200-gallon tanks that are owned by the facility. The place of performance is First Mesa Elementary School in Polacca, Arizona, located on tribal lands in the southwestern United States. Potential contractors should carefully review the solicitation documents and ensure they meet the ISBEE qualification requirements before submitting their quotes.